Patient's question:
The baby is 1 year and 9 months old. A week ago, they started vomiting, and three days later, they began having diarrhea, which transitioned from watery to pasty consistency. A hospital stool routine examination revealed no issues. Currently, they have bowel movements twice at night, with pasty stools, and also experience abdominal bloating, foul burps, and reduced urination. The external genital area is red. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
It is generally believed that the baby's illness is caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction, possibly due to a bacterial infection. It is recommended to go to the hospital for the corresponding examination, and after identifying the cause, actively cooperate with the doctor for symptomatic treatment. Infants are prone to lactose intolerance during diarrhea. If the baby's diarrhea worsens due to the addition of formula milk, or if a new formula is introduced, it is recommended not to add it first. Instead, diarrhea formula can be chosen, and probiotics can be added daily to adjust the baby's stomach after meals.